Quagmire's Dad

"Quagmire's Dad"

"Quagmire's Dad" is the eighteenth episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on May 9, 2010. The episode features Quagmire after his father, Dan Quagmire, returns to Quahog and reveals he is actually a woman trapped in a man's body. Dan then decides to have a sex change operation, with Quagmire left to adjust to his father's new lifestyle. Meanwhile, Brian begins to unknowingly date Quagmire's transgender father.

The episode was written by Tom Devanney and directed by Pete Michels. The episode featured a guest performance by Wally Wingert, along with several recurring guest voice actors for the series.

Plot

Deciding to visit Quagmire at his home, Joe and Peter are quickly introduced to Quagmire's father, Lieutenant Dan Quagmire. Immediately turned off by his boring stories, the two soon begin texting each other on their cell phones, and mutually imply that Quagmire's father is a homosexual. Deciding to confront him the next morning, Quagmire decides to invite Peter and Lois to the Naval Ball, as guests of his father. The two quickly begin arguing, however, with Quagmire left to imply that Peter is just jealous. Later that night at the ball, Quagmire is soon bombarded by comments about his father's sexuality from fellow sailors. Deciding to confront his father, Quagmire soon discovers that his father is actually a "woman trapped in a man's body," in desire of a sex change operation. The next day, Quagmire decides to ask Peter and Lois for advice, with Lois suggesting that Peter go along with him to his father's operation. Worried as the operation is taking place, the surgery is announced to be a success, with Dan Quagmire emerging as an attractive blonde woman. Inviting Quagmire and his "new friend" Ida to dinner later that night, Peter soon begins asking her about the surgery. With Lois expressing her embarrassment, Ida reveals that she has no problems discussing the procedure, causing Quagmire to become frustrated, and return home. Deciding to confront him back at the house, Ida and Quagmire discuss their newly altered relationship, with Quagmire left to reject his father.

Meanwhile Brian announces that he will be leaving for a few days to attend a seminar in New Haven about creating your own web series. Returning home to Quahog later that week, Brian decides to stop at a hotel bar on the way home. While there, he encounters Quagmire's father, Ida, and the two quickly bond before going to Ida's room for sex. The next morning, Brian shares his newfound love with Peter and Lois before showing a picture that he had taken with his cellphone. Peter studies the image at length before showing it to Lois and after a short pause, both go into hysterics. Brian, ignorant of the situation, suggests that they are both jealous before leaving the kitchen. Going upstairs to cool off, Brian begins talking with Stewie about Dan Quagmire's sex change. Inquiring about sexual relationships with transgendered individuals, Brian learns Quagmire's father's new identity is actually Ida, and begins vomiting before screaming uncontrollably. As this occurs, Ida and Quagmire finally reconcile their relationship. Ida tells Quagmire that she has met someone. Upon learning who, an enraged Quagmire rushes over to the Griffin house and beats Brian severely. Though badly injured, Brian gets the last word when he says to Quagmire, "I fucked your dad" before slamming the front door shut.

Production

In his second episode for the season, the first being "Brian's Got a Brand New Bag", the episode was written by Tom Devanney, and directed by series regular Pete Michels, also in his second episode for the season, before the conclusion of the eighth production season.

The episode saw the introduction of Quagmire's father, Dan Quagmire, a former officer with the United States Navy.

In addition to the regular cast, voice actor Wally Wingert guest starred in the episode. Recurring guest voice actors Ralph Garman, writer Chris Sheridan, writer Danny Smith, writer Alec Sulkin and writer John Viener also made minor appearances.

Cultural references

Once Quagmire introduces his father to Peter and Joe, Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is played while Dan Quagmire dances down the stairs.

A cutaway depicts two fishermen first interacting with Aquaman, and then his alter ego, Arthur Curry.

External links

• "Quagmire's Dad" at TV.com

Preceded by Brian & Stewie

Family Guy (season 8)

Succeeded by The Splendid Source